We are thrilled to announce the 29th Esther Geoffrey Scholarship Competition here in Colorado Springs! The 2026 competition is open to Int. and Adv. dancers aged 12-18. The competition will be part of masterclasses instructed by professional company directors. Ballet with Eric Tamm, ABT Contributing Rehearsal Director, former ABT dancer; and Contemporary with Larry Keigwin, Artistic Director of KEIGWIN + COMPANY.
Throughout the years, we have awarded over $56,000 in scholarships to deserving young dancers. These awards provide assistance to young dancers to pay for dance instruction in summer intensive programs, private instruction, or continuing instruction in their home studios. Payment is directly to the studio or instructional facility chosen by the winner.
Winners are selected based on outstanding individual technical proficiency and performance potential, not on studio affiliation. Judges include a panel of professional dancers and unaffiliated instructors.
If we are sold out, please email us at info@dappr.org. We will start a waitlist.
Location:
Mann Middle School Gymnasium
1001 E Van Buren St
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Schedule:
- Doors will open at 8:30 AM
- Check-in will begin 30 minutes before each class
- 9:00-10:00 AM Ballet Masterclass
- 10:15-11:15 AM Contemporary Masterclass
- 11:30-11:45 AM Awards
Fee:
- $30 – Single Class
- $55 – Both Classes
Dress Code:
- Ballet – Girls: tights, ballet shoes (there will be no pointe instruction), any color leo, hair up and secure in a ballet bun or French twist. Boys: ballet shoes, tights or athletic shorts, and a fitted t-shirt
- Contemporary – Dancewear for contemporary movement; girls have their hair up and out of their faces (such as a ponytail)
Minimum awards to be given:
- Ballet – $500, $250, $100
- Contemporary – $500, $250, $100